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The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

"Believe in the Thief."

7.519791h 42mJA
AnimationAdventureComedyCrime

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 42m

Language

JA

Release

July 6, 1979

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Official Trailer

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Overview

After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in ...

Cast

Yasuo Yamada

Yasuo Yamada

Arsène Lupin III (voice)

Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Daisuke Jigen (voice)

Eiko Masuyama

Eiko Masuyama

Fujiko Mine (voice)

Makio Inoue

Makio Inoue

Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)

Gorō Naya

Gorō Naya

Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)

Sumi Shimamoto

Sumi Shimamoto

Lady Clarisse de Cagliostro (voice)

Taro Ishida

Taro Ishida

Count Cagliostro (voice)

Kohei Miyauchi

Kohei Miyauchi

Gardener (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Ichiro Nagai

Jodo (voice)

Tadamichi Tsuneizumi

Tadamichi Tsuneizumi

Gustav (voice)

Kinpei Azusa

Kinpei Azusa

Archbishop (voice)

Eken Mine

Eken Mine

Archbishop's Driver (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Castle of Cagliostro. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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